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Contributed by Greg Hanson

Flying can be very expensive especially for people who just cannot afford the extra cost of airline tickets. But this does not mean your dreams of flying have come to an end. No sir!

There are various ways you can get low priced, discounted airline tickets you always wanted. Whether it's with your family on a vacation, going on a cost cut business trip or flying alone on a budget, discount airline tickets can work for you in every way.

So, climb aboard, fasten your seat belts and be prepared to discover how and where to get those elusive discount airline tickets?

#1: Every now and then, airline carriers give discounts on their prices for various reasons. For example, they have to match or better the price of the competition otherwise they lose business. If one carrier offers discounted airline tickets others will tend to follow suit just to stay in the market.

Another reason is slow demand due to what can be called seasonal factors. If it is a slow season or "off-peak", meaning there are less people traveling, airline carriers lower their prices or give discounts to encourage buyers. If you know how to time your trip and are aware of when these discounts will be released then you are in line for a good ticket deal. But how will I know if there are discounts?

By doing some research! There is no better way to learn something than researching it. Do the research on the Internet, or ask travel agents or go directly to airlines and ask for discount rates. Before you know it, you've already decided when to take off!

#2: Seek out package deals. Travel agencies are chartering flights all the time for all-inclusive prices. For example, a family of 4 is planning to go on a particular vacation destination, a travel agent will arrange everything for them including accommodation, itineraries, insurance, and plane tickets. All you pay is one inclusive price which is cheaper compared to when you buy them individually.

#3: Choose smaller airline carriers. Air travel does not only involve those carriers you see on your television screens, there are also other carriers out there. And these smaller airline carriers give relatively low airline tickets you can always consider discounted. So, the next time you consider a flight, search on these smaller airlines and you can fly instantly and cheaply.

#4: Discount airline tickets are readily available on the Internet. Where? On discount airline ticket sites. They offer discounted airline tickets way below what you have to pay if you get them at airline carriers. These sites buy their tickets in bulk so they can afford to give discount rates for their customers.

#5: Discount airline tickets are given in certain cases. For example, if you're a member of a Club or Military Personnel, or a war veteran or someone related to them you can get discounted airline tickets instantly. Also age matters as well - seniors and students can qualify depending on the airline chosen.

As you can see, getting your dream vacation or flying on a tight budget is easier than you might at first have thought. So, if you're savvy enough to get those legs and gears moving, take any one of these steps and you will surely get the time of your life flying at a price easy on your purse or pocket.